Medical Assistant
Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.
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Jobs available locally 7,827 |
Demand Locally +3 % |
Annual Wage Range $31,381 – $44,992 |
Perform secretarial duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures. Duties may include scheduling appointments, billing patients, and compiling and recording medical charts, reports, and correspondence.
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Jobs available locally 5,397 |
Demand Locally +3 % |
Annual Wage Range $31,199 – $47,759 |
Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into the healthcare industry's numerical coding system. Includes medical coders.
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Jobs available locally 1,765 |
Demand Locally +2 % |
Annual Wage Range $31,593 – $67,777 |
Program Level:
Continuing Education
Program Type:
Hybrid
Department:
Continuing Education
Institute:
Health & Biosciences
College:
SAC
What is the Medical Assistant program?
Earn a CCMA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Certification. Medical assistants perform routine clinical and administrative duties under the direct supervision of a physician or other healthcare professionals. They perform a variety of administrative duties including, but not limited to, taking medical histories and recording vital signs, explaining treatment procedures to patients, preparing patients for examination, collecting and preparing lab specimens, and assisting other medical professionals during diagnostic examinations. (Exam Voucher Included)
**Student Background Disclaimer:
- For knowing whether if they are eligible for licensure or certification before committing to a CE program, and
- Contacting the respective certification agency to find out if a conviction will prohibit them from being certified and able to work in the industry.
- Contacting legal counsel to discuss an existing criminal background prior to applying to Alamo Colleges District Continuing Education for guidance.
Courses
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Program Information
Time Commitment200 Contact Hours 5 Months |
Certification |
Career OutlookLearn more at the Alamo Colleges Career Coach website |
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Program Requirements CE Allied Health Requirements Checklist
Possess proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking skills)
You are at least eighteen (18) years of age
Have a high school diploma or GED
Must have access to computer/tablet and internet
Externship Requirements
- Students who wish to secure their placement in the upcoming Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) program, must complete the list of immunizations and other requirements below, prior to attending the SPT Clinical Lab and Externship. Failure to complete the requirements listed will prevent students from participating in externships and earning their certification credentials.
- Background Check Drug Screen CPR/BLS Tuberculosis (TB) Test Results (within 1 yr.) Flu Meningitis MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) Hepatitis A 1st Hepatitis A 2nd Hepatitis B 1st Hepatitis B 2nd Hepatitis B 3rd Varicella 1st Varicella 2nd Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) COVID (full vaccine & booster)
Tuition
$3,273
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